Joe you work with some thin copper, .010in? I know that Home Depot here sells 12" wide rolls of copper sheet and might be around that thin. I never bought any because too thin. I will work 16oz (.023 in) but stuff does not hold shape well.
I buy my copper sheet from my local supplier:
http://www.oaklandmetalsales.com/

Nice having close so no shipping charges. They might be able to tell you if their is a supplier closer to home.

www Metalrecipes -- heat and beat to the desired shape, repeat as necessary.
warren

Warren, I have admired your work for years and knew that you used heavy copper but the heaviest that I have ever used is 16oz. I was wondering, what oz. copper did you use on the apples in the "Tree of Knowledge" Those apples are so realistic and just blows my mind of how you made them. Not only the shape of the apple but the patina too!

Thanks for all your help! (The copper at Home Depot is 36ga. or thinner and has adhesive on one side, I looked at that a while back)

Thanks,
Copperjoe

Can't never could do Nothing!

Joe, thanks, I use 32oz for most of my work. Lets you form and stays formed.

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warren

Thanks Guys, I will have to call those suppliers because it doesn't seem that they have anything that thin listed on their websites. I really appreciate all your help, that is what makes Artmetal the Greatest!

Thanks,
Copperjoe

Can't never could do Nothing!

Stephan makes a really good point about sending a pic or two of your artwork to the suppliers - they usually love that stuff and sometimes ask to include your photos in their advertising or website.

Really thin stuff like you're looking for might be best sourced through a roofing supplier or crafts supplier - people use that really thin stuff for embossing, I believe. If your local library has the Thomas Register you might check in there.

When you call Atlas, ask for either my girl Kaci or Stephan's guy Fred. Tell whoever you talk to that you got the tip from us on ArtMetal.com and there's a good chance the person will remember dealing with us previously - that gives you a better footing, probably. There is a good chance that Atlas can roll the stock down for you if they don't have what you want already in stock, too. In the past they've been able to supply sheet in any hardness from dead soft to full hard, so I believe they may do some rolling on premises. Worth asking, anyway.

Rich

Rich

Thanks Rich, I'll do that. I appreciate everyone's help on this. I make my roses from this thin stock and I have been commissioned to do the complete wedding party. I just finished cutting all my rose pieces and ran out of stock for the leaves and such. I could use 16oz for the leaves if I have to but I am trying to keep the weight down as much as possible for the tiara and the bouquets.

Thanks again for everyone's help.

Thanks,
Copperjoe

Can't never could do Nothing!

Copper flashing is usually 8, 10, 12 oz stuff.

IF you want to order 50# or more of the thin stuff, All Foils in Ohio is competitive and you can specify the width.

Please post a picture of this project at the wedding!! I took your advice and joined this site. Just lurking and learning for now! thanks!
Lisa

Welcome Lisa,

I think/know you will like this site! Lots of talented people on here. I just emailed the lady again to send me some pics of the wedding, I will post them when she sends them to me.

Thanks,
Copperjoe

Can't never could do Nothing!